Griffin, David

Born in 1952, David grew up in Lubbock, Texas. After studying Fine Art at Texas Tech University, he was invited to participate in the first Illustrators’ Workshop, New York, where he studied with Bernie Fuchs, Mark English and Bob Peak. His work was recognized many times by the Illustrators’ Annual National Show during the 1980’s. In 1990, he began to paint professionally full-time.  "Painting is more than a vocation. My paintings are direct observations, results of a life and heritage spent close to the Land, the People, the West. It’s a calling to satisfy a desire to speak in a visual medium, telling stories, all the time looking West. My ability to portray this subject is not without its own challenges. Painting is hard work, but I’m committed to communicating the story in a passionate way, with honesty and the vitality the subject deserves.” - David Griffin Recent Juried Exhibition History and *Significant Awards (2018-2026):  2018—Maynard Dixon Country ExhibiDon and Sale *Silver Thunderbird Award for Best Body of Work 2010-2026(present)—Coors NaDonal Western Art Exhibit and Sale * Featured Artist (2022) * Southwest Art Magazine Award 2019—Art Renewal Center InternaDonal Salon *Second Place (Landscape Category) *Honorable Mention (Landscape Category) * American Legacy Award (Landscape Category) Note: These two pain:ngs were included in an exhibition tour that included Sotheby’s (New York City) and the MEAM Museum (Barcelona, Spain). 2020—*Selected as a Texas Centennial Artist to produce paintings for the 100th Anniversary of Texas State Parks. The opening exhibition was held at the Bullock Museum in Austin, Texas, and is touring to multiple state museums. 2021—Birds in Art International Exhibition (Yawkey Woodson Museum in Wausau, WI) 2024— Briscoe Museum Night of the ArDsts 2024— Eiteljorg Museum Quest for the West Victor Higgins Award (Best Body of Work) 2025— Eiteljorg Museum Quest for the West ArDst’s Choice Award 2026— Coors Show National Western Art Exhibit and Sale- ArDst’s Choice Award  Gallery Representation: Legacy Galleries, Scottsdale, AZ, MedicineMan Gallery, Tucson, AZ. Gallery 1261, Denver, CO. Website: davidgriffinstudio.com Instagram: @davidrgriffin